MrSVP, a secreted virulence-associated protein, contributes to thermotolerance and virulence of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium robertsii

Abstract Background Metarhizium robertsii, a widely distributed insect pathogen, is presently used as a natural alternative to chemical insecticides. Unfortunately, its worldwide commercial use has been restricted by a short shelf life and inconsistencies in virulence. In our previous study, a gene...

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Main Authors: Tian Xie, Yulong Wang, Deshui Yu, Qilin Zhang, Tingting Zhang, Zhangxun Wang, Bo Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12866-019-1396-8